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Modern Family — Season 3 Episode 16

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to give food to or eat food

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to give food to or eat food

Cows feed on grass

a flow of information or posts

The website has a constant content feed

to give something to a system or process

The machine needs a steady feed

food for animals

The farmer bought some feed for the cows

to give food to a person or animal

It is time to feed the baby

a live flow of video or data

The news feed is updated constantly

a loud deep sound

In scene

a loud deep sound

I heard a loud boom

to increase or become very successful quickly

The local economy is booming

a long pole used to support a microphone, sail, or camera

The cameraman used a boom for the shot

used to describe a sudden or exciting event

The fireworks went boom in the sky

to move your body to music

In scene

to move your body to music

They dance together

a type of movement performed to music as an art or activity

They performed a traditional dance

a person you do something with

He was her dance for the night

a word used to call someone or something

The station dance is Alpha

a social gathering where people dance

We are going to a dance tonight

to move your body to music

She likes to dance at parties

the earth or ground

In scene

the earth or ground

There is dirt on the floor

information about someone's private life that is embarrassing or scandalous

Tell me all the dirt

an empty or available area

In scene

an empty or available area

There is no space here

to place things at a distance from each other

You should space the plants out

to fail to remember something

I spaced out during the lesson

a person's current state or circumstances

I am in a good space right now

the first child a parent has

In scene

the first child a parent has

She is the first born

the child born first in a family

He is the first born in his family

a tool with prongs used for eating food

In scene

a tool with prongs used for eating food

I eat pasta with a fork

to divide into two parts

The road forks here

to put information into a machine or system

In scene

to put information into a machine or system

Please input your password

advice or opinions that someone gives

I would value your input on this project

a word used to say hi

In scene

a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

to do something regularly to improve your skill

In scene

to do something regularly to improve your skill

You need to practice piano

a set of questions or tasks to measure knowledge or ability

He completed the practice questions before the exam

to do something regularly as a habit

He makes it a practice to read

a business where a professional works

She has a medical practice

to do something repeatedly to improve

I practice piano every day

to speak words

In scene

to speak words

He said no

already referred to earlier

The said document is missing

to express something in words

He said that he was busy

to speak words

She said she was tired

to make or become different

In scene

to make or become different

He needs to change his clothes

a difference or new situation

There was a big change in the weather

making something different

I need to change the plan

to make or become different

The weather is starting to change

to put on different clothes

Please change before we leave

money in the form of small metal coins

I have some change in my pocket

the coins or bills you get back after paying more than the cost

You forgot your change

to go from one place to another

I have to change trains there

a difference or new situation

This is a big change for us

to put different clothes on yourself

She went to change for the party

to put a new or fresh item in place of an old one

I need to change the battery

a play or film that includes songs and dancing

We saw a change at the theater

the theme or idea being discussed

It is time for a change of topic

to make something different

Please change the color of the wall

a heavy object used for exercise

In scene

a heavy object used for exercise

He lifts dumbbells every morning

an organization of people with a shared interest

In scene

an organization of people with a shared interest

I joined the chess club

the part of a piece of clothing that goes around the neck

The shirt has a white collar

a sandwich made with three slices of bread and meat, cheese, and vegetables

I ordered a club sandwich for lunch

a long stick used to hit a ball in golf

He bought a new golf club

to appear suddenly and disappear quickly

In scene

to appear suddenly and disappear quickly

A light flashed in the sky

a short, sudden piece of important news

A news flash interrupted the program

a sudden bright light

I saw a sudden flash of light

a very short amount of time

He finished the job in a flash

as it seems or appears

In scene

as it seems or appears

Apparently, he forgot the meeting

a sport where people move on ice using special shoes

In scene

a sport where people move on ice using special shoes

She loves figure skating

an Italian dish made with eggs and other ingredients, baked or fried

In scene

an Italian dish made with eggs and other ingredients, baked or fried

I made a vegetable frittata for breakfast

an Italian baked egg dish

I made a delicious frittata for breakfast

a soft, flat object used for comfort or support

In scene

a soft, flat object used for comfort or support

Use a shoulder pad

a small, thick piece of material used for scrubbing or cleaning

Use this pad to clean the pan

a flat, thick area of material

I wrote it on a pad

a place where someone lives, often used informally

Let's go back to my pad

to add extra amount to something

He tried to pad the invoice

a set of blank sheets of paper attached together at one edge

I wrote the note on a pad

to walk with quiet, light steps

The cat started to pad across the room

a bond between a father and his son

In scene

a bond between a father and his son

They have a strong father son bond

a relationship between a father and his son

This is a traditional father-son business

a place where you buy things

In scene

a place where you buy things

This is a small shop

to buy goods from stores

I like to shop for clothes

to form an idea about something without being sure

In scene

to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

having no doubt; confident

In scene

having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

a pain in the head

In scene

a pain in the head

I have a bad headache

a person or thing that causes trouble or worry

Organizing this event is a real headache

at no time

In scene

at no time

I never eat meat

tending to forget things

In scene

tending to forget things

He is becoming very forgetful

a period of 60 seconds

In scene

a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

of high quality or acceptable

In scene

of high quality or acceptable

I feel fine today

a sum of money you must pay as a punishment

He paid a fine for parking

very small in size or amount

There is fine sand on the beach

in good health or condition

She is feeling fine today

satisfactory or all right

Everything will be fine

pleasing to look at or beautiful

She looks very fine today

of very good quality

This is a fine piece of work

acceptable or satisfactory

It is fine to stay here

having a low temperature

In scene

having a low temperature

The winter cold is harsh

showing no kindness or affection

He is a cold person

a common sickness with a runny nose and cough

I have a cold

not awake or aware of what is happening

He was knocked cold in the fight

informal word for dollar

In scene

informal word for dollar

It only costs five bucks

a male deer, especially an adult one

The buck has large antlers

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

He tried to pass the buck to his colleague

to try very hard to get something

He is bucking for a promotion this year

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

In scene

used to check if the listener understands or as a pause

It is a bit expensive, you know

a phrase used to get someone's attention or show you are thinking

You know, I am not sure about this

to have knowledge of something

Do you know the answer

to do something together with someone

In scene

to do something together with someone

I work with my sister

to be able to deal with or use something

I can work with this budget

to deal with something successfully

I can work with that schedule

to do something with an object or person

I work with computers every day

to go into a place or vehicle

In scene

to go into a place or vehicle

Get in the car

to start being part of a situation or activity

I want to get in the game

to block or hinder someone

Don't get in my way

to communicate with someone

I need to get in touch with my boss

to become part of a group or activity

I hope to get in the team

a step in a process

In scene

a step in a process

We are at the first stage

a raised area where people perform

In scene

a raised area where people perform

The actor is on the stage

to make something look real when it is not

They staged a protest in the city center

to plan and carry out an event

He staged the equipment

a particular point in a process

We are in the first stage of the project

in a way that gives attention to detail

In scene

in a way that gives attention to detail

Read the instructions carefully

in a way that avoids mistakes or harm

Please drive carefully

a set of reasons or explanation

In scene

a set of reasons or explanation

His argument was very convincing

a discussion where people have different opinions

They had a loud argument

a fully grown person

In scene

a fully grown person

He is an adult now

a fully grown human being

She is an adult now

a fully grown person

He is an adult

to reach a place after traveling

In scene

to reach a place after traveling

The train is coming in now

to be sold or found in a particular form

This shirt comes in three sizes

to be helpful in a situation

That extra money is coming in useful

to go into a room or building

He is coming in now

not quite but close

In scene

not quite but close

I almost missed the bus

the way someone stands or holds their body

In scene

the way someone stands or holds their body

He has a confident stance

a person's view or attitude about a topic

What is your stance on this issue

to have an idea or opinion

In scene

to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

In scene

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

not different

In scene

not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

to think about something too much

In scene

to think about something too much

Don't obsess over the small details

to think about something constantly

He obsesses over his grades

to succeed in doing something

In scene

to succeed in doing something

I can make it on time

to cause someone to do something

In scene

to cause someone to do something

He made me cry

to produce or form something

In scene

to produce or form something

I make dinner every day

to say or express something

She made a suggestion

a meeting where you learn something

In scene

a meeting where you learn something

I have an English class today

a group of things that share similar features

My class is very friendly

of the best quality or highest standard

She has a lot of class

rude or impolite behavior

That comment showed no class

a group of students in the same year at school

I like my class

a piece of material on a product that gives information

In scene

a piece of material on a product that gives information

Check the label

to write or attach a word or name to something

Please label all your boxes

to speak or write something

In scene

to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

to show information or a number

The sign says stop

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

the things that happened to someone before now

In scene

the things that happened to someone before now

He has a sad backstory

the history of a character or event

The hero has an interesting backstory

the history of a character or event

We learned her backstory in the second chapter

to make someone feel sad or worried

In scene

to make someone feel sad or worried

Please do not upset her

feeling unhappy or worried

She felt upset after the argument

an unexpected win against a stronger opponent

The small team caused a major upset

to cause a problem or disturbance to something

The rain upset our plans

to run or move fast

In scene

to run or move fast

I had to race to the station

an event where people try to be the fastest

I won the horse race

a large group of people

People of every race live here

to give someone the chance to take something

In scene

to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

the number 3

In scene

the number 3

I have three apples

a small green vegetable that grows in a pod

In scene

a small green vegetable that grows in a pod

I like eating peas

the position after 999,999 others

In scene

the position after 999,999 others

This is the millionth time

a sweet drink made from lemons

In scene

a sweet drink made from lemons

I would like a glass of lemonade

a cold sweet drink made with lemon juice

She drank a glass of cold lemonade

a risky or bold act done to show courage

In scene

a risky or bold act done to show courage

I accepted the dare

willing to take risks or try new things

She dared to sing on the stage

to be brave enough to do something

He didn't dare to jump

very surprising or hard to believe

In scene

very surprising or hard to believe

The result of the game was unbelievable

not able to be believed

That is an unbelievable price

very hard or impossible to believe

It is an unbelievable story

to say something to someone

In scene

to say something to someone

Tell me your name

to know or recognize something

I can't tell them apart

a word said to announce something unexpected

In scene

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

in a way that causes regret or disappointment

In scene

in a way that causes regret or disappointment

Unfortunately, I cannot come

used to say that something is sad or unlucky

Unfortunately the store is closed today

in a way that shows bad luck or sadness

She responded unfortunately to the bad news

in a way that is sad or disappointing

Unfortunately it is raining today

to speak loudly and angrily to someone

In scene

to speak loudly and angrily to someone

Don't yell at me

the opening in your face used for eating and speaking

In scene

the opening in your face used for eating and speaking

Open your mouth

a person who needs to be fed

We have another mouth to feed.

to move your lips as if speaking without sound

She mouthed the words

not curved or bent; extending in one direction without turning

In scene

not curved or bent; extending in one direction without turning

Draw a straight line

without changing direction or stopping

Go straight to your home

sexually attracted to people of the opposite gender

He is straight

direct and truthful

Give me a straight answer

the part that is behind or at the back of something

In scene

the part that is behind or at the back of something

My back hurts

to a previous place or position

In scene

to a previous place or position

Please come back

to reply to someone's message

I will write back soon

to support someone or something

I will back you up

a sports match before the final

In scene

a sports match before the final

They reached the semifinal

safe to use in a microwave oven

In scene

safe to use in a microwave oven

This bowl is microwave friendly

to feel very nervous or worried

In scene

to feel very nervous or worried

Don't sweat the small stuff

clothes worn for exercise or relaxing

I wear my sweats to the gym

to cook food slowly in a little fat without browning it

Sweat the onions in a pan

covered with liquid from the body when hot or active

I am damp with sweat

to question someone closely or aggressively

The detectives sweated the suspect for information

to produce sweat from your skin

I sweat a lot in summer

to feel anxious or stressed about something

Do not sweat the small details

to go on a romantic date with someone

In scene

to go on a romantic date with someone

He took her out for a drink

prepared meals bought from a restaurant to eat elsewhere

Let's get take out tonight

to murder someone

The army plans to take out the target

to remove something from a place

Take out the trash

to arrange for someone to be killed

The gang decided to take out their rival

to completely destroy a building or structure

The army took out the bridge

to get or acquire something

I need to take out a loan for my house

to remove something from a place

Please take out the trash

food that is bought at a restaurant and eaten elsewhere

We ordered some take-out last night

a chance to do something in a sequence

In scene

a chance to do something in a sequence

It is your turn now

a shift in the way a situation is developing

In scene

a shift in the way a situation is developing

She turned the room into a gym

to pass something to someone else

Please turn the book to him

to move a switch or knob to make a device start working

Turn the knob to start the machine

a large number of

In scene

a large number of

I have many books

something that you do not tell other people

In scene

something that you do not tell other people

I have a secret to tell you

not known by others

I have a secret plan

a place where you can get beauty treatments for your nails

In scene

a place where you can get beauty treatments for your nails

I went to the nail salon yesterday

a place where you pay for hair, beauty, or grooming services

I went to the nail salon today

an expression of surprise or pleasure

In scene

an expression of surprise or pleasure

Ooh, look at that cake!

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

In scene

the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening

What's for dinner?

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having chicken for dinner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

We are having dinner at seven

something that helps or is useful

In scene

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

having a positive or desirable quality

In scene

having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

up to the time when

In scene

up to the time when

I will work till five

a machine used to keep money in a shop

The cashier opened the till

up to the time when

Wait till tomorrow

up to the time when

Wait till she arrives

lasting two days

In scene

lasting two days

I have a two day trip

continuing for two days

It was a two day event

lasting for two days

They went on a two-day trip

to permit or allow someone to do something

In scene

to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

feeling sorrow or unhappiness

In scene

feeling sorrow or unhappiness

I feel sad today

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

In scene

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every day

familiar with something because you have experienced it

I am used to the cold weather

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